was selling the legendary actress' private, movie memorabilia. It is said to be the most comprehensive private collection in the world, valued at millions of dollars.

"I wanted to build a museum for the public... which I was never able to raise the money for. That's why you are seeing this auction," Reynolds said. "I think it's sad, but I think it's the only way it can happen. It's the only way I can save it. I can't maintain it anymore."

For 40 years, the actress attended auctions, buying the most prized props, costumes, scripts and film cameras used by the giants of cinema: MGM, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros and Paramount.